Jim Bartsch
Example of a classic powder room design in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets and beige walls

KitchenLab Interiors’ first, entirely new construction project in collaboration with GTH architects who designed the residence. KLI was responsible for all interior finishes, fixtures, furnishings, and design including the stairs, casework, interior doors, moldings and millwork. KLI also worked with the client on selecting the roof, exterior stucco and paint colors, stone, windows, and doors. The homeowners had purchased the existing home on a lakefront lot of the Valley Lo community in Glenview, thinking that it would be a gut renovation, but when they discovered a host of issues including mold, they decided to tear it down and start from scratch. The minute you look out the living room windows, you feel as though you're on a lakeside vacation in Wisconsin or Michigan. We wanted to help the homeowners achieve this feeling throughout the house - merging the causal vibe of a vacation home with the elegance desired for a primary residence. This project is unique and personal in many ways - Rebekah and the homeowner, Lorie, had grown up together in a small suburb of Columbus, Ohio. Lorie had been Rebekah's babysitter and was like an older sister growing up. They were both heavily influenced by the style of the late 70's and early 80's boho/hippy meets disco and 80's glam, and both credit their moms for an early interest in anything related to art, design, and style. One of the biggest challenges of doing a new construction project is that it takes so much longer to plan and execute and by the time tile and lighting is installed, you might be bored by the selections of feel like you've seen them everywhere already. “I really tried to pull myself, our team and the client away from the echo-chamber of Pinterest and Instagram. We fell in love with counter stools 3 years ago that I couldn't bring myself to pull the trigger on, thank god, because then they started showing up literally everywhere", Rebekah recalls. Lots of one of a kind vintage rugs and furnishings make the home feel less brand-spanking new. The best projects come from a team slightly outside their comfort zone. One of the funniest things Lorie says to Rebekah, "I gave you everything you wanted", which is pretty hilarious coming from a client to a designer.

The steel fence at the front entry is composed of rusted steel panels with a custom, hand-drawn pattern based on ink brush lines. Photos by Benjamin Benschneider

Bathroom with white vanity and pink/shiplap walls. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Example of a large farmhouse subway tile and white tile slate floor and gray floor freestanding bathtub design in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, black countertops, pink walls and a hinged shower door

Example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 porcelain tile porcelain tile alcove shower design in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink and granite countertops

Single Story Complete Renovation Architect: Robin McCarthy Builder: Lincoln Builders Mark Pinkerton Photographer
Doorless shower - mid-sized craftsman master multicolored tile porcelain tile doorless shower idea in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, a two-piece toilet and blue walls

This existing client reached out to MMI Design for help shortly after the flood waters of Harvey subsided. Her home was ravaged by 5 feet of water throughout the first floor. What had been this client's long-term dream renovation became a reality, turning the nightmare of Harvey's wrath into one of the loveliest homes designed to date by MMI. We led the team to transform this home into a showplace. Our work included a complete redesign of her kitchen and family room, master bathroom, two powders, butler's pantry, and a large living room. MMI designed all millwork and cabinetry, adjusted the floor plans in various rooms, and assisted the client with all material specifications and furnishings selections. Returning these clients to their beautiful '"new" home is one of MMI's proudest moments!

Large beach style master medium tone wood floor freestanding bathtub photo in Charleston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble countertops and green walls

Focus-Pocus
Inspiration for a transitional bedroom remodel in Chicago

Dan Murdock
Transitional dining room photo in New York with gray walls

Jane Beiles Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional formal and enclosed carpeted and brown floor living room remodel in DC Metro with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv

Large walk in shower like an outdoor shower in a river with the honed pebble floor. The entry to the shower follows the same theme as the main entry using a barn style door. Choice of water controls by Rohl let the user switch from Rainhead to wall or hand held. Chris Veith

Mid-Century Modern Renovation & Addition - Photo by Bruce Damonte.
Example of a small 1960s master concrete floor bedroom design in San Francisco with brown walls

Elegant master metal tile gray floor bathroom photo in Houston with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, blue walls and an undermount sink

Amy Bartlam
Bathroom - mid-sized transitional 3/4 blue tile and ceramic tile cement tile floor and gray floor bathroom idea in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door and an undermount sink

This renovation project of a 1920s home included a kitchen, bar/mudroom, laundry room, guest bathroom and primary bathroom. This home, located in the Virginia Highland neighborhood of Atlanta, had an unusual layout and a good bit of unused space. The two main goals were to bring the outdated spaces to suit modern living standards, and to better utilize the space.

The interior of the wharf cottage appears boat like and clad in tongue and groove Douglas fir. A small galley kitchen sits at the far end right. Nearby an open serving island, dining area and living area are all open to the soaring ceiling and custom fireplace. The fireplace consists of a 12,000# monolith carved to received a custom gas fireplace element. The chimney is cantilevered from the ceiling. The structural steel columns seen supporting the building from the exterior are thin and light. This lightness is enhanced by the taught stainless steel tie rods spanning the space. Eric Reinholdt - Project Architect/Lead Designer with Elliott + Elliott Architecture Photo: Tom Crane Photography, Inc.

Eric Piasecki
Inspiration for a coastal bedroom remodel in New York

Pierre Galant
Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts kids' white tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile alcove bathtub design in Santa Barbara with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, a two-piece toilet, beige walls and an undermount sink